Learn how to communicate and develop yourself while creating a culture that influences veterinary leaders to become resilient by staying emotionally healthy
The Hidden Challenge in Veterinary Practice
Stress is one of the top mental health challenges in the veterinary industry - but there's a solution
Staff Conflict & Turnover
High stress environments lead to increased employee conflict, burnout, and costly staff turnover that disrupts patient care and practice efficiency.
Reduced Productivity
When team dynamics suffer, productivity plummets, affecting both clinical outcomes and business performance in your practice.
Emotional Exhaustion
The emotionally challenging nature of veterinary work requires specific non-clinical skills that most practices never address.
The Non-Clinical Skills Your Practice Needs
Vetsquared Innovet offers a solution by teaching essential skills that foster cohesive teams and reduce workplace stress
Self-Leadership Development
Develop personal awareness and emotional intelligence to lead by example and create positive influence in your practice environment.
Behavioural Profiling
Understand the unique behavioural patterns of your team to improve communication, reduce conflict, and optimise team performance.
Business Leadership
Learn practical leadership strategies specifically designed for the unique challenges and dynamics of veterinary practice management.
Emotional Fitness
Build resilience and emotional strength to handle the demanding, emotionally challenging aspects of veterinary work.
Module 1: Identity
Understanding individual behavioural patterns and team member strengths to build authentic professional relationships and self-awareness.
Module 2: Team Dynamics
Exploring how different personalities interact, communicate, and collaborate effectively within veterinary practice environments.
Module 3: Creating Safe Cultures That Influence
Developing frameworks for psychological safety that encourage open communication, learning from mistakes, and innovative thinking.
Module 4: Growth and Contribution
Establishing pathways for professional development and meaningful contribution that align with both individual values and practice goals.
Why Your Practice Needs This Workshop
Vetsquared Innovet recognises the demands placed on veterinary practices and understands the dynamics involved in meeting financial and staff challenges
Address the Root Cause
Most veterinary practices focus solely on clinical skills, but the real challenges often stem from behavioural dynamics and emotional stress that go unaddressed.
Practical Solutions
This workshop provides specific, actionable strategies designed for the unique challenges that arise in the veterinary field, not generic business advice.
Emotional Resilience
Learn to create safe cultures that influence productivity in emotionally challenging environments, leading to stronger, more cohesive teams.
Who Should Attend This Workshop
This one-day workshop is specifically designed for veterinary professionals at all levels
Veterinary Practice Owners
Learn to create culture that drives both profitability and staff satisfaction while reducing costly turnover.
Practice Managers
Develop skills to manage diverse personalities, reduce conflict, and improve team productivity.
Team Leaders
Build leadership capabilities to influence positive change and support team members effectively.
All Veterinary Staff
Gain self-awareness and emotional fitness skills to thrive in emotionally challenging work environments.
What Veterinary Professionals Say
Hear from colleagues who have transformed their practice culture
Dr Chris Collie from Bryanston Veterinary Hospital
Dr Casper van Heerden & Dr Mercia Fynn from Garsfontein Veterinary Hospital
Ronel Eramus, HR Manager from Bryanston Veterinary Hospital
Workshop Benefits
Transform your veterinary practice with measurable outcomes
Improved Team Performance
Understand individual behavioural styles to optimise team productivity and improve collaboration.
Reduce Staff Turnover
Create a psychologically safe environment that increases job satisfaction and staff retention.
Enhanced Communication
Develop skills to communicate effectively with different personality types and reduce conflicts.
Better Decision Making
Use the 4-dimensions framework to make more informed and effective business decisions.
Work-Life Balance
Implement emotional fitness strategies to prevent burnout and maintain sustainable practice.
Leadership Development
Learn the TACOCA coaching model to develop leadership skills and mentor team members.
about your facilitator
Dr. Larry van Niekerk
Dr. Larry van Niekerk is the founder of Vetsquared Innovet and creator of the “Leading Veterinary Teams Workshop”. With years of experience and wisdom working in high-functioning veterinary teams, Dr. van Niekerk specialises in helping veterinary practices develop high-performing, emotionally resilient teams.
His unique approach combines proven behavioural assessment tools with practical strategies for creating psychologically safe work environments. Dr. van Niekerk has helped numerous veterinary practices transform their culture, reduce turnover, and enhance both team satisfaction and client care quality.
As a certified coach and experienced veterinary professional, he brings both clinical expertise and deep understanding of team dynamics to create lasting positive change in veterinary practices worldwide.
Workshop Delivery Options
Flexible formats to meet your team's needs
In-Person Workshop
Full-day interactive workshop delivered at your practice location anywhere in the world, including behavioural assessment and team coaching.
Live Online Workshop
Virtual delivery with the same powerful content, interactive breakout sessions, and personalised behavioural profiling.
Complimentary Behavioural Profile
Free behavioural profile assessment with a 45-minute professional consultation session included.
Ready to Create a Safe Culture That Influences?
Transform your veterinary practice culture and build a thriving, resilient team.
Discover how this workshop can benefit your practice.
Your Workshop Creates Global Impact
When you invest in your veterinary practice through our workshops, you’re simultaneously supporting fellow veterinary professionals and animal welfare projects worldwide. Through our partnership with B1G1, every workshop generates contributions that you can direct toward veterinary-focused causes – from funding spay/neuter programs and animal rescue operations to supporting mobile veterinary clinics in underserved communities.